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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Michelin-starred chef closes ‘spectacular' restaurant for good after just five months
A MICHELIN-starred chef has been forced to close his "spectacular" restaurant after just five months. Victor Garvey's namesake diner in St Pancras, North London, appears to have shut its doors for the final time this week after only opening in February. 3 Victor Garvey at the Midland Grand has closed its doors Credit: Victor Garvey Official 3 The fine dining restaurant has closed after just five months Staff at Victory Garvey at the Midland Grand - situated in the luxury St Pancras Renaissance Hotel - reportedly confirmed that the Garvey had relaunched Irish chef Patrick Powell's restaurant earlier this year alongside businessman Harry Handelsman, who owns the hotel. Powell left the business in July last year. And now the latest partnership with Garvey is understood to have come to an end, with the restaurant having closed on July 15. Read more in Money The business' website is currently down and guests are unable to make bookings. It will come as a shock to many as the establishment - which seats 65 people - had received glowing reviews from food critics. Praising the restaurant, The Times critic Giles Coren said: 'Victor is doing fancy French now, and quite brilliantly, of course.' Ahead of its opening, Garvey, who also runs Michelin-starred restaurant Sola in Soho, described the space as "one of the best dining rooms in the world". Most read in Money Speaking to The Caterer, he said: 'I'm really excited. The idea for me is old world, new ideas. 'Rather than recreating old dishes I'm looking at the philosophy behind those old French dishes. "These are all very traditional French things but we're making it sexier, we're making it lighter. "One day Harry came to me and said that he wanted me to take over the Midland Grand Dining Room. 'He had been thinking a lot and said he wanted to have a Michelin star here and for it to be one of the best restaurants in the world and one of the best dining rooms in the world. Huge restaurant chain 'up for sale' putting 70 sites at risk of closure "I thought – I'm pretty sure I can do that." A seven-course tasting menu at the fine dining location would cost diners £139 per person. Dishes included lobster tempered in butter and served out of the shell with its own roe and spiced carrot. Another popular menu item was the red tuna served with white peach, roasted leek and a green almond sorbet. The hotel was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott and opened in 1873 next to St Pancras Station. But it was closed in 1935 and relaunched as the Renaissance almost 80 years later. Now owned by Marriott, the hotel sits at the front of the busy St Pancras train station. 3 A seven-course tasting menu at the fine dining location would cost diners £139 per person Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Michelin-starred chef closes ‘spectacular' restaurant for good after just five months
The restaurant was hailed as "one of the best dining rooms in the world" KITCHEN CLOSED Michelin-starred chef closes 'spectacular' restaurant for good after just five months Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MICHELIN-starred chef has been forced to close his "spectacular" restaurant after just five months. Victor Garvey's namesake diner in St Pancras, north London, appears to have shut its doors for the final time this week after only opening in February. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Victor Garvey at the Midland Grand has closed its doors Credit: Victor Garvey Official 3 The fine dining restaurant has closed after just five months Staff at Victory Garvey at the Midland Grand - situated in the luxury St Pancras Renaissance Hotel - reportedly confirmed that the restaurant had closed. Garvey had relaunched Irish chef Patrick Powell's restaurant earlier this year alongside businessman Harry Handelsman, who owns the hotel. Powell left the business in July last year. And now the latest partnership with Garvey is understood to have come to an end, with the restaurant having closed on July 15. The business' website is currently down and guests are unable to make bookings. It will come as a shock to many as the establishment - which seats 65 people - had received glowing reviews from food critics. Praising the restaurant, The Times critic Giles Coren said: 'Victor is doing fancy French now, and quite brilliantly, of course.' Ahead of its opening, Garvey, who also runs Michelin-starred restaurant Sola in Soho, described the space as "one of the best dining rooms in the world". Speaking to The Caterer, he said: 'I'm really excited. The idea for me is old world, new ideas. 'Rather than recreating old dishes I'm looking at the philosophy behind those old French dishes. "These are all very traditional French things but we're making it sexier, we're making it lighter. "One day Harry came to me and said that he wanted me to take over the Midland Grand Dining Room. 'He had been thinking a lot and said he wanted to have a Michelin star here and for it to be one of the best restaurants in the world and one of the best dining rooms in the world. Huge restaurant chain 'up for sale' putting 70 sites at risk of closure "I thought – I'm pretty sure I can do that." A seven course tasting menu at the fine dining location would cost diners £139 per person. Dishes included lobster tempered in butter and served out of the shell with its own roe and spiced carrot. Another popular menu item was the red tuna served with white peach, roasted leek and a green almond sorbet. The hotel was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott and opened in 1873 next to St Pancras Station. But it was closed in 1935 and relaunched as the Renaissance almost 80 years later. Marcus Wareing went on to run the Gilbert Scott restaurant when the hotel reopened. Now owned by Marriott, the hotel sits at the front of the busy St Pancras train station.
Scottish Sun
15-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Michelin-starred chef to close popular restaurant for months ahead of huge revamp with new ‘flexible menu' in shake-up
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MICHELIN-starred chef has confirmed plans to temporarily close a popular restaurant for months. The restaurant is closing while its award-winning chef plans a huge revamp of the eatery with a new 'flexible menu'. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Tim Allen and his wife Mag run the Michelin-starred restaurant Sō–lō Credit: Instagram 4 The Lancashire-based eatery made headlines when it announced it would shut for several months Credit: Instagram 4 Its owners have confirmed that they will be planning a new menu Credit: Instagram Sō–lō was awarded its first Michelin star in 2023, in recognition of its incredible cooking. Its owners, Tim Allen and his wife Mag, first took over the eatery in 2021 and the restaurant soon landed on the UK's Top 100 list. Based in Ormskirk, Lancashire, it became famous for its delicious Sunday lunch service. However, the restaurant will be closing its doors on July 27 as it undergoes a major revamp. It will remain closed until early November when it will reopen with a very different menu. Ahead of the closure, Tim has said: "This marks a really exciting stage in sō–lō's - and our own - journey. "The time is right to invest further in the business, enhance the offering here at sō–lō and build upon the reputation we have. "We want to be able to offer a stronger dining experience. "The sō–lō people know and love will still be here - relaxed, welcoming and ingredient-led - but with a more modern, crisp, fresh new look." He is remaining tight-lipped about the refurbishment, though he has said that there will be a new chef's table. Restaurant chain owned by Michelin-starred chef is on brink of collapse 16 years after it first opened Tim has also confirmed that the restaurant will continue to serve its à la carte lunch menu and award-winning Sunday lunch when it reopens. The Michelin-starred chef did drop some hints about the new menu though. He said: "Flavour will always be at the forefront of what we do, but we are mixing things up a little. "We'll also be offering a more casual, and shorter, tasting menu style experience which showcases outstanding ingredients, our passion for produce and imaginative dishes." The news comes after several major Michelin-starred restaurants have been forced to close. La Dame de Pic closed suddenly in February, alongside fellow French restaurant Café Lapérouse. Both restaurants were located in Central London, with La Goccia - another luxury restaurant in the capital - also closing. La Goccia's owners blamed Covid and Brexit for the closure, saying that both factors left them unable to hire trained staff.
Syyaha
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Syyaha
An Indian Summer, curated by Jamavar Dubai
10th July 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – This summer, MICHELIN-starred Jamavar Dubai invites guests to savour a curated selection of small plates and à la carte dishes, rooted in India's diverse culinary heritage. Showcasing dishes selected for their balance, harmony and seasonal appeal, the offering celebrates vibrant ingredients, and thoughtful refinement across every plate. Each dish has been selected for its seasonality and finesse. Guests can begin with the Sabudana Truffle Khichdi , where delicate sago pearls meet the richness of truffle, or explore the bold comfort of Chicken 65 , paired with curd rice for a cooling Southern contrast. Vegetarian mains include the Methi Mutter Malai , a gentle combination of fenugreek and green peas finished with cream, and Kofta Lazeez , made with kale and asparagus dumplings in a smooth cashew-based sauce. For a coastal interpretation, the Alleppey Raw Mango Fish Curry layers tender fish with green chilli and coconut milk. The Amritsari Chole , featuring slow-cooked chickpeas in a spiced tomato base, brings warmth and depth to the summer table. Desserts offer a refined close. The Gulab Jamun Tiramisu blends two traditions in a contemporary presentation, while the Chocolate Bounty , paired with cardamom ice cream, brings richness with restraint. Located within the Address Residences in Downtown Dubai and inspired by the Viceroy's House in New Delhi, Jamavar offers a serene retreat from the summer heat. Guests are welcomed into a world of refined royal comfort, where every element, from interior design to plating, reflects timeless Indian elegance. These summer selections are available throughout the season on the à la carte menu. Whether seeking lightness or richness, Jamavar presents Indian cuisine with grace, intention, and quiet sophistication.
Scottish Sun
17-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Michelin-starred chef CLOSES beloved flagship restaurant dubbed one of the best in Britain after just 4 years
SHUTTERS DOWN Michelin-starred chef CLOSES beloved flagship restaurant dubbed one of the best in Britain after just 4 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MICHELIN-starred chef has closed his beloved flagship restaurant dubbed one of the best in Britain after just four years. Adam Handling has revealed that his restaurant Ugly Butterfly at Carbis Bay Hotel in Cornwall will close later this month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The Ugly Butterfly restaurant at Carbis Bay Hotel in Cornwall will close later this month after four years. Credit: UglyButterfly 3 Top chef Adam Handling has announced the end of his flagship establishment Credit: UglyButterfly 3 The Michelin-starred chef owns a number of restaurants and gastropubs Credit: UglyButterfly Handling is well-known as the chef-owner of the Michelin-starred Frog by Adam Handling in London's Covent Garden. The esteemed celebrity chef is also an Acorn Award winner and owns multiple other eateries. But now, the Ugly Butterfly establishment has now confirmed it was time to move on after a very positive time in Cornwall. Only two years ago, the Cornish seaside restaurant was voted one of the best in the UK by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller. The high-end travel magazine picked Ugly Butterfly at Carbis Bay Hotel as one of its top 18 restaurants for the best dining experience in the UK. Handling said Ugly Butterfly Restaurant and Bar will serve its last meal at the Carbis Bay Hotel on June 28. He said: "Our at Carbis Bay has been an incredible chapter and the team couldn't be prouder of everything they have achieved. "From building one of the country's most sustainable brands to creating relationships with the local community, farmers and small producers and earning multiple awards and listings among the UK's best restaurants, Ugly Butterfly's journey so far has been nothing short of phenomenal." Handling added: "There is nothing but positivity here because when one door closes, another one opens. And what's behind this next door for Ugly Butterfly and our entire team, only time will tell. "Thank you to everyone who's supported us – we'll keep you posted on what's next." The celebrity chef now owns and operates the Michelin-starred Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden, Eve Bar in Covent Garden, the Loch & the Tyne gastropub in Windsor (which holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand). Handling also owns the Tartan Fox gastropub in Newquay, also in Cornwall, which was launched in June 2024. Restaurant chain owned by Michelin-starred chef is on brink of collapse 16 years after it first opened Last year the pub was featured in the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland. The Dundee-born chef started his culinary career aged 16 but it was not an easy ride for him. Eager not to attend university, he managed to get an apprenticeship as a chef at Gleneagles hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, as a teenager. Handling had to go through four interviews before he was offered the apprenticeship. For the first nine months, he was only allowed to prepare vegetables. But eventually Handling worked his way up to the grill and ran the section himself. It was at this point that he'd gained the sort of expert training you can only get in prestigious kitchens like Gleneagles, and he was then ready to move on. Following his departure, he worked as a sous chef at the Malmaison hotel in Newcastle, the youngest ever head chef at Fairmont St Andrews, and head chef at St Ermin's Hotel in St James' Park, London. Handling then returned to Scotland to take on his first head chef position at the Fairmont St Andrews Hotel, where he worked for just over two years and earned 2 AA Rosettes for the restaurant. The chef appeared on MasterChef: The Professionals 2013. Handling entered the sixth series and made it all the way to the final three.
